Would you know what to do if a child in your care needed first aid?

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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework requires all early years providers in England to have at least one person with a current and full paediatric first aid certificate on the premises and available at all times when children are present. Providers should also take into account the number of children, staff and the layout of the premises, ensuring that paediatric first aid provision is sufficient at all times.

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The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework. It is ideal for:

• Individuals who have gained a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification and are entering an early years setting, wishing to be included in staff-to-child ratios to comply with EYFS requirements

• Registered childminders and assistants who must hold a current and full paediatric first aid certificate in order to comply with EYFS requirements

• Anyone working with or responsible for children who needs the knowledge and confidence to deal with paediatric first aid emergencies

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Successful candidates will:

• Learn the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider

• Gain practical skills to assess and manage a wide range of incidents involving infants and children

• Demonstrate safe and effective treatment for a variety of illnesses and injuries

• Be equipped to provide prompt, appropriate and confident responses to both minor and serious situations

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This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• The Resuscitation Council (UK)

• The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care

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This QA qualification is:

• For people who work with or care for children, giving them the skills and knowledge to deal with paediatric first aid situations that may arise in their role

• Designed to provide a comprehensive range of practical skills for delivering first aid to infants and children

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By the end of the course, learners will have developed the confidence and practical competence required to act effectively as a paediatric first aider in any childcare setting.